AGE 18 - ANURUDDHA SYLLABUS : Apologetics (10% / 6 hours per year)

1

Topic

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What proof do we have that the Buddha is enlightened ?

 

Learning objective

:

Able to answer adequately all questions arising from this topic

 

Focus / source

:

a) Pg 9 and 23 of What Buddhist Believe by Dr K Sri Dhammananda

2

Topic

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Monks and nuns are parasites to society. They do not work for a living but depend on others for their food, clothing and shelter.

 

Learning objective

:

Able to answer adequately all questions arising from this topic

 

Focus / source

:

 

3

Topic

:

Buddhist attitude towards other religions

 

Learning objective

:

Able to answer adequately all questions arising from this topic

 

Focus / source

:

 

4

Topic

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1) Meditation is a waste of time

2) Monks are celibate. Is it natural            - (Part 1)

 

Learning objective

:

Able to answer adequately all questions arising from this topic

 

Focus / source

:

Pg 191 and 200 of What Buddhist Believe by Dr K Sri Dhammananda

5

Topic

:

1) Meditation is a waste of time

2) Monks are celibate. Is it natural            - (Part 2)

 

Learning objective

:

Able to answer adequately all questions arising from this topic

 

Focus / source

:

Pg 191 and 200 of What Buddhist Believe by Dr K Sri Dhammananda

6

Topic

:

Buddha is irresponsible for leaaving his wife and child

 

Learning objective

:

Able to answer adequately all questions arising from this topic

 

Focus / source

:

a) Pg 7 and 15 of What Buddhist Believe by Dr K Sri Dhammananda

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